Schofield soldier, 22, died fighting

Cauthorn, 22, of Midlothian, Va., was the 16th Schofield soldier killed in Iraq since his brigade deployed there last summer. He was a part of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

Cauthorn had been stationed at Schofield since late November 2003. He graduated earlier that year from Manchester High School in Virginia. He also served in Afghanistan in 2004 to 2005.

His father, Forrest W. Cauthorn, could not be reached for comment, but said in a statement, "Dane was raised to be the best kid anyone could ask for. He always took care of himself and those around him.

"Dane lived and loved life to the fullest," his father said. "He was loved by his father and countless friends very much."